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Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, 1.12.1976
... Snowy River Mail...These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. ...It also contains a history of the first Snowy River Bridge....Snowy River Mail...It also contains a history of the first Snowy River Bridge. Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. The new bridge, built by the CRB at a cost of $2.4 million, is 1.6 metres above the record flood levels of 1971. (ref. May Leatch) This newspaper contains contemporary reports of a significant event in Orbost.A Snowy River Mail newspaper, dated 1.12.1976. It contains news articles, photographs and advertisements. The main article relates to the official opening of the Snowy River Bridge and the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern approach. It also contains a history of the first Snowy River Bridge.snowy-river-bridge orbost-bridges snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societyfolder, Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges, 1974 1976
... Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges...These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. ...A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976....on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015...Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges folder Jellie, David ...This folder was compiled in October 2015 from documents, magazines. papers and photographs donated by David Jellie, engineer in charge 1974 - 1976. In early 1974, as an Engineer with the Country Roads Board, David came to Orbost as the Supervising Engineer for the construction of the new bridges which were part of an 8.4km Orbost bypass road design. This was a major project involving not only a new bridge over the Snowy River (including Lochiel Lagoon), but other bridges over Ashby’s Gulch and Watt’s Gulch. These new bridges were opened in November 1976 with the unveiling of a plaque on the eastern end of the $2.4M Snowy River Bridge. (ref. May Leatch)This item is a useful reference tool on the construction history of the Snowy River Road bridges.A white plastic folder - Orbost Bridges - Snowy River Road Bridges. it contains newspaper articles, booklets, photographs and documents relating to the construction of the Snowy River Road Bridge in 1974 -1976.on front cover - 1974 - 76 ORBOST / SNOWY RIVER ROAD BRIDGES * construction * photos * articles * plans Donated by David Jellie Oct 2015snowy-river-bridges jellie-david -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyContainer - Plastic bag/container, plastic bag SNOWY RIVER CO-OP
... plastic bag SNOWY RIVER CO-OP...A plastic produce bag from c.1990s used for promotion of the SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE Co. which was famous as a sweet corn producer. ...Side 1: SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE. FRESH FROM THE FARM SNOWY RIVER CO-OP PRINCES HIGHWAY MEWMERELLA Side 2: SNOWY RIVER CO-OP FAMOUS FOR SWEET CORN PRINCES HIGHWAY NEWMERELLA phone (051) 541878...SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE CO. ...Size of bag: H-504mm W-362mm plastic bag SNOWY RIVER CO-OP Container Plastic bag/container SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE CO. ...A plastic produce bag from c.1990s used for promotion of the SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE Co. which was famous as a sweet corn producer. The sweet corn was grown locally under contract by farmers in the Orbost district and marketed through the Co. This company no-longer exists (2022).a rare item to survive as evidence of the Snowy River Produce CoA white plastic bag, printed on both sides with green print. One side has a drawing of a bucking horse and rider, and the other side a piece of yellow coloured corn. The bag has a hand hold opening. Size of bag: H-504mm W-362mmSide 1: SNOWY RIVER PRODUCE. FRESH FROM THE FARM SNOWY RIVER CO-OP PRINCES HIGHWAY MEWMERELLA Side 2: SNOWY RIVER CO-OP FAMOUS FOR SWEET CORN PRINCES HIGHWAY NEWMERELLA phone (051) 541878orbost, sweet corn, farming produce, snowy river produce co. -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, 17.1.1968
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 17.1.1968. ...Snowy River Mail...It contains news items, photographs and advertisements in black/white print. Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers.This newspaper is a contemporary record of local events.A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 17.1.1968. It contains news items, photographs and advertisements in black/white print.newspaper snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, 29.3.1950
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 29.3.1950. ...Snowy River Mail...This newspaper is a contemporary record of a significant local events. snowy-river-mail 1950-flood newspaper A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 29.3.1950. ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. The 1950 flood was a significant event in Orbost. This newspaper is a contemporary record of a significant local events.A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 29.3.1950. It contains news articles and advertisements in black/white print. it contains an article on the flood at that time.snowy-river-mail 1950-flood newspaper -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, 27.7.1983
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 27.7.1983. ...Snowy River Mail...It contains news articles, photographs and advertisements - black/white. Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers Thisnewspaper is a contemporary record of a significant local events.A Snowy River Mail newspaper dated 27.7.1983. The main story is "Blaze at Golf Club". It contains news articles, photographs and advertisements - black/white.newspaper snowy-river-mail orbost-golf-club -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1987
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 38 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1987. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. These newspapers are useful research tools as they are contemporary records of events in Orbost.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 38 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1987. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1988
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 32 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1988. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. These newspapers are a useful reference tool as they contain contemporary reports of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 32 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1988. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1989
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 42 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1989. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. These newspapers are a useful reference tool as they contain contemporary reports of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 42 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1989. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1990
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 48 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1990. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. These newspapers are useful research materials as they are contemporary records of local eventsA cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 48 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1990. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1991
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 36 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1991. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers These newspapers are useful reference tool as they contain contemporary records of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 36 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1991. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspaper snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1992
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 17 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1992. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers These newspapers are useful references as they contain contemporary records of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 17 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1992. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1993
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 49 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1993. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements as catalogue inserts....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. These newspapers are useful research tools as they contain contemporary accounts of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 49 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1993. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements as catalogue inserts.newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspapers, Snowy River Mail, 1994
... Snowy River Mail...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. ...There are 49 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1994. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements a catalogue inserts. ...Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspapers Snowy River Mail ...The Snowy River Mail is a weekly newspaper published in Orbost in the Shire of East Gippsland, Victoria, Australia. Previously published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910. In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business. The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers These newspapers are useful research tools as they contain contemporary accounts of local events.A cardboard box of black/white newspapers. There are 49 issues of the Snowy River Mail from 1994. All contain news reports, articles, photographs and advertisements a catalogue inserts. newspapers snowy-river-mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, August 9 1890
... Snowy River Mail...Published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. ...This newspaper is a first issue of 4 pp. It is titled "Snowy River Mail & Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Orbost Saturday August 9 1890"....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...Published as The Snowy River mail and Tambo and Croajingolong gazette from 1890 to 1911. The Gippsland Courier merged with the Snowy River Mail when proprietor Lachlan Ross moved to Orbost in 1910 In 1999 the paper was acquired by the Yeates family when the Hollins family retired from the newspapers business.The paper is still being produced by the fourth generation of the Yeates family as part of East Gippsland Newspapers. They also produce the Bairnsdale Advertiser, the East Gippsland News and the Lakes Post and the yearly publications East Gippsland Visitor Guide and the Great Alpine Road Touring Guide. This newspaper is still being produced today. Local newspapers play a vital role in communities as they are central to communication networks in regional areas of Australia. They are a valuable source of local news, act as a forum for debate and often set the agenda for local discussion. This item is a useful research tool as it reflects contemporary views.This newspaper is a first issue of 4 pp. It is titled "Snowy River Mail & Tambo and Croajingolong Gazette Orbost Saturday August 9 1890".snowy-mail-newspaper first-issue -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, June 14 1978
... Snowy River Mail...It is recorded that the Snowy River broke its banks and flooded the flats 104 times between 1884 and 1978. ...A newspaper, Snowy River Mail, which contains black / white photographs of the 1978 floods in Orbost....Snowy River Mail...Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...Orbost has been subject to major floods throughout its history, such as those which left the town isolated in 1934, 1952, 1971 and 1978. It is recorded that the Snowy River broke its banks and flooded the flats 104 times between 1884 and 1978. Extensive flooding in Eastern Victoria during June 1978, caused widespread damage to roads, road closures and hazards to traffic, particularly over the Queen's Birthday holiday weekend.Since 1890 the Snowy River Mail has been the local newspaper of the Orbost district.This local paper has been the means by which readers in Orbost were able to learn about newsworthy events and issues in their local community for over a century. This paper is a contemporary record of a significant event in Orbost's history of flooding.A newspaper, Snowy River Mail, which contains black / white photographs of the 1978 floods in Orbost.orbost-floods-1978 -
Orbost & District Historical Societynewspaper, Snowy River Mail, 30.1.1991
... Snowy River Mail...A Snowy River Mail newspaper, dated 30.1.1991. the main article relates to the severe hail storm in Orbost on January 24, 1991. ...Snowy River Mail...The newspaper contains news articles, photographs and advertisements. Snowy River Mail newspaper Snowy River Mail ...On 24 January 1991 a severe hailstorm occurred in Orbost. The Insurance Council of Australia estimated the 1991 damage at $12 million. This newspaper records contemporary accounts of significant local events.A Snowy River Mail newspaper, dated 30.1.1991. the main article relates to the severe hail storm in Orbost on January 24, 1991. The newspaper contains news articles, photographs and advertisements.hail-storm-orbost-1991 snowy river mail -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photograph, Rose Stereograph Company, first half 20th century
... Snowy-River-bridge...A new bridge over the Snowy River at Orbost was opened for traffic on June 20th 1922. ...A black / white postcard photograph of a bridge over the Snowy River at Orbost....0n front - The Rose Series P1200 copyright Bridge Over Snowy River Orbost Vic....This postcard is a pictorial record of an earlier bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost. Snowy-River-bridge 0n front - The Rose Series P1200 copyright Bridge Over Snowy River Orbost Vic. ...A new bridge over the Snowy River at Orbost was opened for traffic on June 20th 1922. It was a new timber and steel girder structure, a joint Country Roads Board — Victorian Railways venture and was built and completed at a cost of £41,000 (the steel girders came from the Flinders Street viaduct reconstruction). Subsequently it was decided not to take the railway across the river, and the bridge was only ever used by road traffic. Postcards form a vital part of social and historical records for researchers. This postcard is a pictorial record of an earlier bridge across the Snowy River at Orbost.A black / white postcard photograph of a bridge over the Snowy River at Orbost.0n front - The Rose Series P1200 copyright Bridge Over Snowy River Orbost Vic.snowy-river-bridge -
Orbost & District Historical Societyseed bag, mid 20th century
... This unused bag would have been used by the snowy River Co-Op in Orbost during the 1960's-1970's to pack selected seed beans....On the front is the logo for the Snowy River Co-Op Ltd - the 'man from Snowy River" in red print inside a blue circle. ...On front: Produce of... Snowy River Co-Op Ltd Orbost - Victoria V73 25 kg NET ...Snowy River Co-Op Ltd...Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967. ...This unused bag would have been used by the snowy River Co-Op in Orbost during the 1960's-1970's to pack selected seed beans.Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967. This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which was a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century. A bag made of white woven synthetic material. It is unused. On the front is the logo for the Snowy River Co-Op Ltd - the 'man from Snowy River" in red print inside a blue circle. Other print is red and blue.On front: Produce of... Snowy River Co-Op Ltd Orbost - Victoria V73 25 kg NET snowy-river-co-op seed-bag -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print, Princes Freeway Orbost Section, 2117.1 : 1976 2117.2 : 4.9.2013
... The Snowy River Bridge, Princes Freeway, Orbost, Victoria was opened by the Hon. ...It has a program for the opening ceremony of the snowy River Bridge in 1976. 2117.2 is an article from the snowy River Mail on the history of the highway. ......Snowy River Mail as "Mail" Print ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland The Snowy River Bridge, Princes Freeway, Orbost, Victoria was opened by the Hon. ...The Snowy River Bridge, Princes Freeway, Orbost, Victoria was opened by the Hon. J A Rafferty, Minister for Transport, 25 November 1976. ‘The bridge was built at a cost of A$2.4 million and is the first of four bridges to be built as part of the 8.4 kilometre freeway bypass of Orbost. Construction of the bridges commenced in January 1975, with an expectation to open the bridge across the Snowy River as soon as possible. Less than two years later, on 25 November 1976, the bridge across the Snowy River was opened to traffic, allowing the old bridge to be demolished. The remainder of the Orbost Bypass, both the floodplain crossings and the eastern section around the township itself, was declared ‘Princes Freeway’. The newspaper article was written by David Jellie as part of the centenary celebrations of Vic Roads/Country Roads on 4.9.2013. David Jellie was the project engineer for the Snowy River Crossing Project.This book and article contain historical information and details about the construction of the bridges on the Orbost section of the Princes Freeway.2117.1 isaA thin paperbook book which contains a map, history and construction details of the Princes Freeway at Orbost. It has a program for the opening ceremony of the snowy River Bridge in 1976. 2117.2 is an article from the snowy River Mail on the history of the highway. It is dated 4.9.2013.In pencil - 20csnowy-river-bridge jellie-david princes-freeway-orbost -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyAlbum - Snowy River Collection, Max and Glenice White, The Snowy River Max and Glenice White Collection, 2021
... The Snowy River Max and Glenice White Collection...This is a collection of information re: the Snowy River Campaign 1995 to 2006. It is divided into sections titled A: Pre Damming of the Snowy River. ...The Snowy River, Max White Collection, Snowy River Alliance notes; Inquiry papers; Newspaper cuttings; pamphlets....This is a collection of information re: the Snowy River Campaign 1995 to 2006. It is divided into sections titled A: Pre Damming of the Snowy River. ...This is a collection of information re: the Snowy River Campaign 1995 to 2006. It is divided into sections titled A: Pre Damming of the Snowy River. B: 1995 C: 1996 D: 1997 E: 1998 F: 1999 G: 2000 H: 2002 I: 2003 J: 2004 K: 2006 It bought together many communities up and down the Snowy River. About their concerns, about the effects of the much reduced water volumes in the River, as a result of the dams up-river built by the Snowy Mountains Scheme.This item is significant because it is a record of a major campaign to increase water flow into the Snowy River down stream from the Jindabyne dam. A blue folder containing a collection of photos, paper clippings, reports, printed documents.The Snowy River, Max White Collection, Snowy River Alliance notes; Inquiry papers; Newspaper cuttings; pamphlets.snowy river, campaign -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Snowy Water Inquiry, Snowy Water Inquiry Final Report, 1998
... Snowy Water Inquiry Final Report...These release options related to the Snowy River below Jindabyne, the Murray River and other rivers associated with the Scheme. ...A book of 160 pp - Snowy River Inquiry Final report 23rd October 1998. ...Snowy Water Inquiry ...Snowy-River Snowy-Hydro Snowy-Mountains government-inquiry A book of 160 pp - Snowy River Inquiry Final report 23rd October 1998. ...The Snowy Water Inquiry was commissioned in 1998 with a brief to recommend environmental water release options to the Commonwealth, Victorian, and NSW Governments so that corporatisation of the Snowy Mountains Scheme could proceed. These release options related to the Snowy River below Jindabyne, the Murray River and other rivers associated with the Scheme. The Inquiry objectives were that the recommendations would not adversely impact on water supplies to existing irrigators or the viability of the Snowy Mountains Scheme. (ref snowyhydro.com.au)This report contains information about water allocation and uses of the Snowy River.A book of 160 pp - Snowy River Inquiry Final report 23rd October 1998. Submitted to the Governments of New South Wales and Victoria / Commissioner: The Hon. Robert Webster. On the front cover are three aerial photographs of the Snowy River and Snowy Hydro Scheme. The book contains maps and photographs. snowy-river snowy-hydro snowy-mountains government-inquiry -
Orbost & District Historical Societyblack and white photographs, November 1976
... All of these photographs were taken prior to 25th November, 1976, the official opening and crossing of the current Snowy River Bridge. Gary Downey, an Orbost Apexian, did a "De Groot" and crossed the bridge on horseback prior to the official cars crossing the bridge to signal the opening of the new structure. ...Ten black / white photographs related to the unofficial opening of the Snowy River Bridge at Orbost, November 1976 ...Snowy River Mail...A declining population has led to the demise of many social groups in the area. Snowy-River-Bridge-1976 Apex-Club-Orbost ceremony Ten black / white photographs related to the unofficial opening of the Snowy River Bridge at Orbost, November 1976 black and white photographs Snowy River Mail ...All of these photographs were taken prior to 25th November, 1976, the official opening and crossing of the current Snowy River Bridge. Gary Downey, an Orbost Apexian, did a "De Groot" and crossed the bridge on horseback prior to the official cars crossing the bridge to signal the opening of the new structure. There was a closing ceremony for the old bridge with a group arriving in a 1927 Chrysler, owned by Apexian, Peter Dreverman. This was watched by groups of school students. Some of the Apex members, including Jim Duggan, Noel Smart and Pat Hall, dressed in formal attire to speak to the audience.This event was organised by the Apex Club of Orbost.The Apex Club of Orbost was a volunteer service club which contributed to the Orbost community. A declining population has led to the demise of many social groups in the area.Ten black / white photographs related to the unofficial opening of the Snowy River Bridge at Orbost, November 1976 snowy-river-bridge-1976 apex-club-orbost ceremony -
Orbost & District Historical SocietyBook - Major Floods of the Snowy River 1952 to 1998, Carrol Preston, The River of Wrath Major Floods of the Snowy River 1952 to 1998 by Carrol Preston, March 2021
... The River of Wrath Major Floods of the Snowy River 1952 to 1998 by Carrol Preston...The Snowy River has had many floods. This book records floods from 1952 to 1998. ...Some floods come with such a fury, there is little hope of saving anything within its path. The Snowy River district is no exception. Major Floods of the Snowy River district 1952 - 1998 The River of Wrath by Carrol Preston ...The Snowy River has had many floods. This book records floods from 1952 to 1998. ...The Snowy River has had many floods. This book records floods from 1952 to 1998. This book collates of photographs and previous written articles particlularly from the Snowy River Mail.This book is significant because it records major flood events impacting Orbost and surrounding district between 1952 and 1998.A book with a blue green cover and a large black and white photograph of a young girl standing in water . Black printing, and at the bottom of the cover page is a blue water splash. 104 pages, spiral bound, plastic cover.Some floods come with such a fury, there is little hope of saving anything within its path. The Snowy River district is no exception. Major Floods of the Snowy River district 1952 - 1998 The River of Wrath by Carrol Preston snowy river, floods, orbost -
Lakes Entrance Historical SocietyBook, Anderson Christopher, The Snowy River Floodplains Railway Bridge, 2003
... The Snowy River Floodplains Railway Bridge...Research interpretation and management recommendations for the Snowy river Flood plains railway bridge, near Orbost East Gippsland victoria by Forestec student...Lakes Entrance Historical Society 4 Marine Parade Lakes Entrance gippsland Bridges Transport Employment Research interpretation and management recommendations for the Snowy river Flood plains railway bridge, near Orbost East Gippsland victoria by Forestec student The Snowy River Floodplains Railway Bridge Book Anderson Christopher ...Research interpretation and management recommendations for the Snowy river Flood plains railway bridge, near Orbost East Gippsland victoria by Forestec studentbridges, transport, employment -
Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and ArchivesPostcard, The Rose Series / The Rose Stereographs, The Moyne River and bridge Port Fairy
... The Moyne River and bridge Port Fairy...bridge...Post card of the Moyne River Bridge...Black and white photograph of the Moyne river and Bridge...he Rose Series P. 10810 The Moyne River and Bridge, Port Fairy...Port Fairy Historical Society Museum and Archives 30 Gipps Street Port Fairy great-ocean-road Post card of the Moyne River Bridge bridge Moyne river traffic road he Rose Series P. 10810 The Moyne River and Bridge, Port Fairy Black and white photograph of the Moyne river and Bridge The Moyne River and bridge Port Fairy Postcard Postcard The Rose Series / The Rose Stereographs ...Post card of the Moyne River BridgeBlack and white photograph of the Moyne river and Bridgehe Rose Series P. 10810 The Moyne River and Bridge, Port Fairybridge, moyne river, traffic, road -
Orbost & District Historical Societybook, Snowy River Story, April 2005
... Snowy River Story...This book recounts the story of the campaign by Dalgety and Orbost to restore water to the Snowy River. Claire Miller is a senior journalist for The Age newspaper with a special interest in the environment. ...A 270pp paperback book titled Snowy River Story written by Claire Miller. ...Snowy-River Snowy-Mountains-Hydro-Electric-Scheme environmental A 270pp paperback book titled Snowy River Story written by Claire Miller. ...This book recounts the story of the campaign by Dalgety and Orbost to restore water to the Snowy River. Claire Miller is a senior journalist for The Age newspaper with a special interest in the environment. She has covered this campaign since 1999.This book recounts the story of the campaign by Dalgety and Orbost to restore water to the Snowy River. It is significant to this collection as many of the current residents of Orbost were involved in the campaign.A 270pp paperback book titled Snowy River Story written by Claire Miller. On the front cover is a coloured photograph of the Snowy River at Bete Bolong. It documents the story of the campaign to save the Snowy River.snowy-river snowy-mountains-hydro-electric-scheme environmental -
Bendigo Military MuseumPhotograph - Filming of the Man from Snowy River Television Series, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, 1995
... Filming of the Man from Snowy River Television Series, Army Survey Regiment, Fortuna Villa, Bendigo...This is a set of seven photographs taken during the filming of the Man from Snowy River television series at the at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 9th of September 1995. ...This is a set of seven photographs taken during the filming of the Man from Snowy River television series at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, on the 9th of September 1995. ...Annotated on back of photos: .1P, .2P, .6P ‘Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .3P ‘Actor Wendy Hughes in carriage, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .4P ‘Shooting of episode Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95, Actor Andrew Clarke’ .5P ‘SGT Dale Hudson (left) dressed for part as extra Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .7P ‘Cast and crew having lunch break on the parade ground, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’...Royal Australian Survey Corps RASvy Army Survey Regiment Army Svy Regt Fortuna Annotated on back of photos: .1P, .2P, .6P ‘Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .3P ‘Actor Wendy Hughes in carriage, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .4P ‘Shooting of episode Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95, Actor Andrew Clarke’ .5P ‘SGT Dale Hudson (left) dressed for part as extra Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .7P ‘Cast and crew having lunch break on the parade ground, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ This is a set of seven photographs taken during the filming of the Man from Snowy River television series at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, on the 9th of September 1995. ...This is a set of seven photographs taken during the filming of the Man from Snowy River television series at the at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo on the 9th of September 1995. Of the 65 episodes filmed from 1994 to 1996 it is unclear which episodes footage taken was used. SGT Dale Hudson from the Army Survey Regiment appeared as an extra during filming.This is a set of seven photographs taken during the filming of the Man from Snowy River television series at the Army Survey Regiment at Fortuna Villa, Bendigo, on the 9th of September 1995. The photographs were printed on photographic paper and are part of the Army Survey Regiment’s Collection. The colour photographs were scanned at 300 dpi. .1) - Photo, colour 1995. Horses and carriages on the Army Survey Regiment’s parade ground. .2) - Photo, colour 1995. Unidentified driver takes a horse and carriage pass Fortuna Villa’s front steps. .3) - Photo, colour 1995. Lead actress Ms Wendy Hughes in a horse and carriage pass Fortuna Villa’s front entrance. .4) - Photo, colour 1995. L to R: Lead actor Mr Andrew Clarke with production staff on Fortuna Villa’s front entrance. .5) - Photo, colour 1995. L to R: Army Survey Regiment’s SGT Dale Hudson with an unidentified actor/extra on Fortuna Villa’s front entrance. .6) - Photo, colour 1995. Fortuna Villa’s front foyer with period furniture in readiness for filming. .7) - Photo, colour 1995. Cast and crew taking a lunch break on the Army Survey Regiment’s parade ground.Annotated on back of photos: .1P, .2P, .6P ‘Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .3P ‘Actor Wendy Hughes in carriage, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .4P ‘Shooting of episode Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95, Actor Andrew Clarke’ .5P ‘SGT Dale Hudson (left) dressed for part as extra Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’ .7P ‘Cast and crew having lunch break on the parade ground, Man from Snowy River 9 Sep 95’royal australian survey corps, rasvy, army survey regiment, army svy regt, fortuna -
Orbost & District Historical Societydisplay book, Andrews, Gordon, Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections, September 2006
... Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections ...Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture. ...on label on front cover - Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections by Gordon Andrews, Sept 2006 ...Orbost & District Historical Society Ruskin Street Orbost gippsland Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture. ...Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967 specialising in horticulture. Gordon Andrews was the author of the book Snowy River Pioneers.This a documented history of the Snowy River Co-op the original creators of Snowy Seeds.A grey plastic display book containing computer printed pages, copies of newspaper articles and photos. it has been compiled by Gordon Andrews.on label on front cover - Foundation and Establishment of the Snowy River Co-op Recollections by Gordon Andrews, Sept 2006 snowy-river-co-op andrews-gordon -
Orbost & District Historical Societyseed bag, mid 20th century
... It would have been used for packing popping corn for sale. Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967....Snowy River Co-Op Ltd Orbost - Victoria...Snowy River Co-Op Ltd...It would have been used for packing popping corn for sale. Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967. ...The bag is unused. These bags would have been used by the Snowy River Co-Op in Orbost in the late 1960's-1980's. It would have been used for packing popping corn for sale. Snowy River Seeds started life as a farmers' co-operative (Snowy River Co-op) in 1967.This item is significant because it was specially made for the seed bean industry which has been a major industry in the Orbost district for over a century.A white woven synthetic fibre bag used to store popping corn prior to selling.On front of bag - Inside green circle is "Man From Snowy River" in orange and green writing. 25kg net Variety is Micropop Produce of..... Snowy River Co-Op Ltd Orbost - Victoriacorn seed-bag snowy-river-co-op
